Job Purpose - Manages day-to-day operations of the maintenance shop. Maintains, repairs, and overhauls school buses and other company vehicles. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Directs the work of others. Trains and motivates maintenance staff. Works without direct supervision with latitude for independent judgment. Major Responsibilities - Supervises day-to-day shop staff. Schedules and administers fleet maintenance, assists in troubleshooting problems with equipment. Reviews repair orders. Delegates responsibilities as appropriate and monitors performance. Ensures compliance on a day-to-day basis with State, Federal and Company requirements. May order fuel for all vehicles, order parts, and subcontract repair work. Completes special projects as assigned. Required to perform hands-on work activities. Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch and Contract Manager. Handles disciplinary concerns and employee development with shop personnel. Repairs and maintains diesel engines and school bus equipment.

Job Purpose - Maintains, repairs, and overhauls school buses and other company vehicles. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of maintenance tasks. May direct the work of others. Works under general supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. May assist in training less experienced technicians or new employees. Major Responsibilities - Repairs and maintains school buses and other company vehicles while adhering to FMCSA guidelines. Inspects and tests equipment at prescribed intervals of time and usage or upon malfunction or breakdown. Inspects, tests, and aligns bus lights and wheels and maintains electrical systems and controls. Balances wheels to minimize wear on tires and rotates wheels at prescribed mileage intervals. Tunes up engine to maintain combustion control standards. Adjusts equipment to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards. Disassembles, inspects, and replaces worn or broken parts. Fixes and adjusts new or repaired parts. Oils and greases vehicles; changes filters. Test drives repaired equipment. Performs limited bodywork and repainting on vehicles after a breakdown or accident, as needed or as skills allow. Maintains part usage records and orders repair parts from designated suppliers. May be required to maintain small parts storeroom. Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken. May direct work on an as needed basis of less skilled technicians. All other duties as assigned.

Manages the day-to-day parts and supply processes of 2 or more locations within a geographical business area. Ensures proper inventory management and replenishment for assigned fleet repair shop(s) utilizing approved sources and suppliers to support the goals and objectives of the Company’s fleet maintenance operation. Relies on experience and independent judgment to plan and achieve company targets. Works closely with location staff and other members of the management team to create a positive maintenance program. 1) Manages fleet parts, supply ordering, and inventory planning process to meet the needs of the local operation while balancing for maximum turnover. Monitors and adjusts supply for critical and fast-moving parts’ categories and numbers. Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolesce. Performs routine cycle counts. 2) Performs and completes purchase orders, receiving function, bin organization, and parts stocking. Matches purchase orders and invoices. Manages parts core returns and warranties. Processes claims for damages/shortages and vendor returns. 3) Locates out-of-stock parts from other Company locations or alternative sources. Process transfers or purchase orders when necessary. Arrange for and manage timely delivery of orders. 4) Develops and maintains good working relationships with both internal and external customers & management to ensure customer satisfaction. 5) Performs data entry to ensure proper accounting processes are followed and all parts properly charged to service repair orders. 6) Monitors fuel, oil or other bulk storage levels and usage. Processes replenishment orders as needed. 7) Makes proactive recommendations to change standards and procedures which enhance location parts and supplies efficiencies. Turns in weekly reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required. Assists staff in the management of financial budgets and expenditures related to parts and supplies. 8) Develops and trains co-workers on parts and supply processes and practices as needed from time-to-time. 9) Ensures compliance with manufacturer warranties, Federal & State DOT regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies and procedures. 10) Performs all other duties as assigned.